litmus
/ˈlɪtməs/
noun
- 1
A dyestuff extracted from certain lichens, that changes color when exposed to pH levels greater than or less than certain critical levels.
- 2
A simple test of acidity in a liquid using litmus, usually in the form of litmus paper.
- 3
A simple test of any attribute; a litmus test.
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